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BTS ARMY Colombia expressed concern over publications that, according to them, used supposed complaints from the BTS team about the gastronomy of certain countries to foster comparisons and rivalries in the region. The group stated that, regardless of the truth of those claims, those who accessed private information or spaces should act responsibly and respect confidentiality. They also pointed out that gastronomy is part of the cultural identity of each country and that using it to discredit or confront nations is disrespectful. They added that those representing establishments, brands, or public platforms should consider the reach and impact of their words. BTS ARMY Colombia affirmed that BTS's tour in Latin America should serve to celebrate cultural diversity, not to fuel disputes about which country had offered a better experience. #RespetoCultural #BTSARMY #DiversidadCultural (translated)

The article by Manuel Castello Branco discusses how rivalries in the Gulf and conflicts in the Horn of Africa are interconnected, revealing that the Red Sea, traditionally seen as a border, now serves as a bridge between these two regions. #Geopolítica #CornoDeÁfrica #MarVermelho (translated)

Attention, Vasco fans! It was reported that the Institute of Cooperation, Human and Social Development (CODHES) presented, on Monday (12), a factual news item to the Public Prosecutor's Office of Rio de Janeiro, requesting urgent measures regarding the denial of use of the Maracanã for Vasco vs. Boca Juniors. The match was scheduled for October 20, for the semifinals of the Copa Sudamericana. According to the publication, the document, signed by the president of the institute, José Roberto da Costa Junior, requested that the responsibilities of the presidents of Flamengo and Fluminense and the administrators of the concessionaire Fla-Flu Serviços S.A. be investigated. CODHES also requested clarifications regarding the powers of the concessionaire and about a possible influence of sports rivalry on the decision. The entity further requested that the Public Prosecutor's Office examine the situation of Judge Suely Lopes Magalhães, who, according to journalistic information cited in the statement, was in the Netherlands when she suspended the authorization for the match. The request included clarifications about the trip, any functional suspension, and the exercise of the magistrate's duties during that period. The publication stated that the document mentioned more than 45,000 tickets sold and requested an assessment of possible losses for fans in terms of travel, accommodations, and transportation. The institute pointed out the possibility of compensation for material damages and potential collective moral damages, if the legal requirements were met, in addition to requesting measures to prevent clashes and risks related to the uncertainty of the stadium. According to Attention, Vasco fans!, CODHES also admitted the possibility of filing a collective lawsuit and resorting to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights if it identified violations attributable to the Brazilian state and if the legal requirements were fulfilled. #Maracanã #CopaSulAmericana #Vasco (translated)

LuigiWrestling shared a message attributed to Stephanie Vaquer in which she told Becky Lynch that she would return in a few days and that she didn't need to be champion to beat her up. The author added that a rivalry between Vaquer and Becky in WWE Raw seemed to be brewing. #WWERAW https://t.co/8yLe8rfB61 #WWE #BeckyLynch #LuchaLibre (translated)

Zoey wrote that she had finished watching *LaAcademia* (2024) on Prime Video and described it as more than just a show about football. She noted that the pressure to succeed, the ambition, and the rivalry between Jairo and Adrián from Apolo FC had kept her hooked. She also said that the series displayed the sacrifices needed to pursue dreams and questioned whether talent was enough to withstand the pressure and reach the top. #LaAcademia #Fútbol #Sueños (translated)

Taylor Swift Brazil stated that the fans of Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande were united during the election period. In partnership with Ariana Grande Brazil, they encouraged the fandoms to exercise their right to vote, talk to undecided people, and participate in the polls. The account said that democracy was important and that the voices of voters made a difference, advocating for setting aside rivalries in favor of a common goal. #Democracia #Eleições2023 #VotoConsciente (translated)

The article reflects on the life and legacy of Xosé Manuel Beiras, an influential Galician nationalist leader, through his political rivalry with Manuel Fraga, highlighting their memorable confrontations and his personal and political evolution over the decades. #Beiras #Fraga #PolíticaGallega (translated)

The page Things that only happen with Vasco stated that, after the match in the first round, the other side posted 800 provocative messages. According to the page, after the victory, the match seemed to have been treated merely as just another confrontation against a team like Chapecoense — a difference that, in its assessment, said a lot. #Futebol #Vitória #Rivalidade (translated)

The BLACKPINK portal stated that "BLINKs and ARMYs are 13" and said that, in partnership with BTSxBRAZIL, it aimed to reach fans who had not voted in the first round. The portal advocated for electoral participation as a way to exercise rights and asked that the moment be experienced without fights or rivalry. #Democracia #Voto #Unidos (translated)

Invictos wrote that Cristiano Ronaldo posted a message on Lionel Messi's official account a few hours after the Argentine's farewell from the national team. According to the outlet, Ronaldo highlighted the years Messi had defended his country and expressed respect for his achievements with Argentina, in addition to sending him a hug. Invictos described the gesture as a recognition between two icons and legends, and rated both as some of the best footballers of all time. It also praised Ronaldo's class and greatness. #Messi #Ronaldo #Fútbol (translated)

Invictos published that Neymar Júnior had dedicated a letter to Lionel Messi before his farewell from the Argentine national team. According to the message, Neymar hoped that Messi would enjoy his last match with the national jersey and the tributes, and he thanked the Argentine for inspiring him to love soccer even more. He also said that it had been an honor to play against him and to share historical moments with him. Invictos presented the message as a tribute from idol to idol and pointed out that Neymar, whom they described as the all-time top scorer of Brazil, had recognized Messi's legacy despite the rivalry between the two countries. #Neymar #Messi #Fútbol (translated)

Update Olivia Brasil stated that the profile was managed by six female university students, among them students from public institutions and scholarship recipients from private colleges. According to the group, some were beneficiaries of Bolsa Família, members of CadÚnico, from the Northeast, living in favelas and marginalized areas of Rio de Janeiro or LGBT. One of the members said she was a Northeastern migrant woman living in the largest favela in Latin America and stated that her mother worked hard to provide her with a better life. She wrote that her work on the profile also represented other people and expressed concern about what she considered a surrender of the state and the country to people who rejected her existence and that of those close to her. The group reported having suffered an attempted censorship the day before, when the profile was hacked. They said they continued to express their views on relevant topics and that the portal, created in 2023, had always shown its political stance. They also stated that they feared for their own safety and said that comments from people within the same fandom made them feel unwell and encouraged attacks from opponents of Lula's re-election. The group requested respect and stated that rights and futures were at stake, with no time for ego disputes. (translated)